Archive · 30 Jul 2026
IIT-Kanpur Student Hacks Site After Admission Rejection
A student who wanted to study cybersecurity at IIT-Kanpur was turned down because he had no previous experience.
He then broke into the college’s website and posted a message saying he just needed a fair chance.
The college director said the admission cycle was over but the student might be invited to take a technical test next year.
Faculty were told to explain that hacking is illegal and should not be repeated.
The student’s action shows how frustrated some applicants can become when they feel unfairly treated.
Student hacked IIT-Kanpur and IIT Madras websites after admission denial.
He posted, "Site is hacked. All I need is just a fair chance." on IIT-Kanpur’s site.
The student completed all application steps but was not shortlisted due to lack of experience.
IIT-Kanpur Director Manindra Agrawal said the admission cycle is closed but a technical assessment may be offered next year.
Faculty were instructed to counsel the student that unauthorized access is illegal.
- Who
- Student and IIT-Kanpur Director Manindra Agrawal
- What
- Student hacked IIT-Kanpur and IIT Madras websites after being denied admission to the cybersecurity program
- When
- Earlier this week
- Where
- Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur and IIT Madras websites
- Why
- Student sought a fair chance after rejection due to lack of prior experience
- Institution
- Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur
- Program
- Bachelor of Cyber Security
- Admission Status
- Denied
- Incident
- Website hacking
- Next Step
- Technical assessment in next cycle